University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia Tech student group issues demands in wake of shooting http://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-tech-student-group-issues-demands-wake-shooting/GxiUJYWOQI4gLReDtpFV7J/ Eric Stirgus The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A group of Georgia Tech students on Thursday unveiled a list of several changes they want campus administrators to make in the wake of Saturday’s fatal shooting of a student by a campus police officer. […]
Monthly Archives: September 2017
GHC sees two graduate from Cobb Consortium, two more join
Georgia Highlands College had two of its members in the Cobb Education Consortium (CEC) graduate the Leadership Academy: Professor of Communication Travice Baldwin Obas and Advisor Jillian Petro. Two more GHC employees will be joining the CEC Leadership Academy this year: Accounting Technician Tyler Wilson and Assistant Professor of Chemistry Sarah Tesar. Wilson and Tesar […]
New science database available to use
The library has a great new database available to use: Science in Context. The database includes millions of full-text articles s well as 200+ experiments, projects, and top reference content. We also have a great database called Science Online. The award-winning, redesigned Science Online offers students and researchers a wealth of comprehensive content and a […]
Saving for Retirement
One of the most valuable employee benefits offered by the University System of Georgia is the option to save in a retirement plan that helps reduce your current taxes. Part time and full time employees are eligible to participate. Employees who participate in the plan might wonder why anyone would not take advantage of such a […]
GHC Professor’s daughter reports live from South African cavern where a new species was discovered
Thursday, Georgia Highlands College students, faculty, and staff participated in a live Google Hangout with the Rising Star expedition team from the excavation chambers in South Africa (where a new species called Homo naledi was discovered). One of the excavators is Armuchee native and GHC alumna Hannah Morris, who also happens to be GHC Associate […]
USG eclips for September 20, 2017
University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia Tech tries to return to normal after shooting, protest http://www.myajc.com/news/crime–law/georgia-tech-tries-return-normal-after-shooting-protest/qzrkLfv2eZesWikV6kAHCO/ By Eric Stirgus and Alexis Stevens – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Tech administrators and student leaders scrambled Tuesday to respond to Monday’s campus vigil that turned into a violent protest that injured a campus police officer. Tech’s president, G.P. “Bud” […]
Healthy Living
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Money Monday reminder: Paying Yourself in Retirement
Money Monday Sept. 25 2PM Paying Yourself Income Options In Retirement TIAA Augusta University invite_Final 08.16.2017 FGS Paying Yourself: Income options in retirement Do you know how you’ll pay yourself in retirement? There are lots of considerations – including tax implications – that can affect your income. TIAA’s workshop leader will help you: Understand […]
LifePERX
LifePerx offers a variety of package options on Identity Theft Protection, the Tax Help Line, Pet Care, Emergency Roadside Assistance and Fitness Club discounts. If you are enrolled in 2017, be sure to make the most of your options! MEMBER SERVICES For information on your benefits call Member Services at 800-800-7616. Call center is open: […]
Nursing program cited as ‘most affordable’ in the state by College Choice
Georgia Highlands College’s nursing program was ranked as the “#1 Most Affordable Nursing Degree in Georgia” by College Choice. Full story